INVESTOR PRESENTATION:

THIRD QUARTER 2022

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

This presentation and related statements by management or spokespeople of A&F contain forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). These statements, including without limitation, statements regarding our fourth quarter and annual fiscal 2022 results, relate to our current assumptions, projections and expectations about our business and future events. Any such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important factors, many of which may be beyond the company's control. The inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the company, or any other person, that the objectives of the company will be achieved. Words such as "estimate," "project," "plan," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "should," "are confident," "will," "could," "outlook," and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements. Except as may be required by applicable law, we assume no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, including any financial targets or estimates, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Factors that may cause results to differ from those expressed in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of the company 's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2022, and otherwise in our reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the following factors: risks and uncertainty related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and any other adverse public health developments; risks related to changes in global economic and financial conditions and the resulting impact on consumer confidence and consumer spending, as well as other changes in consumer discretionary spending habits; risks related to recent inflationary pressures with respect to labor and raw materials and global supply chain constraints that have, and could continue, to affect freight, transit, and other costs; risks related to geopolitical conflict, including the on-going hostilities in Ukraine, acts of terrorism, mass casualty events, social unrest, civil disturbance or disobedience; risks related to our failure to engage our customers, anticipate customer demand and changing fashion trends and manage our inventory commensurately; risks related to our failure to operate effectively in a highly competitive and constantly evolving industry; risks related to our ability to execute on our strategic initiatives, including our Always Forward Plan; risks related to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; risks related to fluctuations in our tax obligations and effective tax rate may result in volatility in our results of operations; risks related to cybersecurity threats and privacy or data security breaches or the potential loss or disruption of our information systems; and risks associated with climate change and other corporate responsibility issues.

OTHER INFORMATION

The following presentation includes certain adjusted non-GAAP financial measures. Additional details about non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures is included in the Appendix to this presentation. As used in the presentation, "GAAP" refers to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Sub-totals and totals may not foot due to rounding. Net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share financial measures included herein are attributable to Abercrombie & Fitch Co., excluding net income attributable to noncontrolling interests.

As used in this presentation, unless otherwise defined, references to "Hollister" include the company's Hollister, Gilly Hicks, and Social Tourist brands and references to "Abercrombie" includes the company's Abercrombie & Fitch and abercrombie kids brands.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safe Harbor and Other Information

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Company Overview

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Focus Areas

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Q3 2022 Results

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Updated Fiscal 2022 Outlook

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Financial Position, Liquidity & Capital Allocation

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Appendix

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally-led,omni-channel apparel and accessories retailer catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs

Our corporate purpose of 'Being here for you on the journey to being and becoming who you are' fuels our purpose-led brands and our global associates

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